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Bid Title

Request for Application for Contract Attorney Postions

Issuing Agency

Leavenworth County

Location

Kansas

Published Date

Nov 7, 2025

Closing Date

Nov 21, 2025

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

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Project Description

Description:	Request for Application for Contract Attorney Postions
Opening Date/Time:	November 07, 2025 :
Closing Date/Time:	November 21, 2025 4:00 PM

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REQUEST FOR APPLICATION FOR CONTRACT ATTORNEY

POSITIONS IN LEAVENWORTH COUNTY, KANSAS

Closing Date: November 21, 2025 at 4:00 PM

I. Introduction

Leavenworth County is seeking to establish a panel of qualified attorneys to provide legal services

at a fixed monthly rate in Leavenworth County District Court. The panel is expected, but not

guaranteed, to be comprised of up to four (4) attorneys who will provide a broad array of legal

services and up to three (3) attorneys that provide services only under the Code for the Care of

Children.

Option A.

The County is requesting applications from interested attorneys to provide legal services as

scheduled and assigned by District Court. This includes-court appointed representation for

misdemeanor criminal and traffic matters, proceedings under the Code for the Care of Children,

proceedings under the Juvenile Justice Code, proceedings in Domestic Violence Court, child

support enforcement, and proceedings under the Code for Care and Treatment of Mentally Ill

persons. Contract attorneys providing the above-mentioned legal services will be paid $5,000.00

per month.

Option B.

The County is also requesting applications from interested attorneys to provide legal services as

scheduled and assigned by District Court for court appointed representation for proceedings under

the Code for the Care of Children. Contract attorneys providing legal services only under the

Code for the Care of Children will be paid $3,000.00 per month.

Timely appearances in court, as well as case preparations, return of phone calls and emails,

monthly invoicing, and all other functions that would be a normal part of attorney-client

relationship is expected for both options.

Contract attorneys will be responsive to the Attorney Contract Coordinator in maintaining

schedules for case assignment and court coverage for a balanced workload among other contract

attorneys. Contract attorneys must be able to communicate and work with other contract Attorneys

and Court personnel.

II. Qualifications

The Applicant must have a law degree from an accredited institution and must be licensed to

practice law in the State of Kansas. The Applicant must have knowledge of the practice areas

noted above and have a schedule flexible enough to work with the hearing schedule of the

Leavenworth County District Court. Any Applicant who is selected must sign a contract with

Leavenworth County for one year beginning in December 2025. This is a contract position, and

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the Applicant will not be an employee of Leavenworth County District Court or Leavenworth

County.

III. Submission Requirements

Each attorney wishing to respond to this request should present an application to the Leavenworth

County Clerk to the address listed below. The application must be provided in a sealed envelope

that is clearly marked, “Contract Attorney Application” no later than November 21, 2025, at

4:00pm.

Leavenworth County Clerk, Courthouse

300 Walnut Street, Suite 106

Leavenworth, Kansas 66048

Required

The application shall consist of the following:

• Letter of interest;

• Statement denoting which contract option you prefer;

• Resume;

• List of practice areas;

• Case load/capacity statement indicating your capacity to accept appointments; and

• Three professional references.

IV. Selection Schedule & Process

Review and selection of qualified applicants is anticipated to be completed by December 1,2025 and

contracts awarded thereafter. It is anticipated that seven (7) contracts will be awarded in whole or in

part to the applicants who are determined to be the most advantageous to the County and taking into

consideration the experience and qualifications of the individual attorney, specifically those with

experience representing individuals in misdemeanor criminal and traffic matters, proceedings under

the Code for the Care of Children, proceedings under the Juvenile Justice Code, proceedings in

Domestic Violence Court, child support enforcement, and proceedings under the Code for Care and

Treatment of Mentally Ill persons.

After completion of the evaluation, including discussions with the applicants during the evaluation,

the County may elect to initiate contract negotiations. If selected, the applicant and the County will

enter into an agreement for the services outlined in the proposal. The length of the contract will be

from the date of award and continue for a term length of two (2) years with up to three (3), one-year

optional extensions. The initial six (6) months of the term of the contract shall constitute a

probationary period during which either party may evaluate the suitability and effectiveness of the

arrangements. During this probationary period, the County reserves the right to terminate the

agreement without cause upon written notice if it is determined that the engagement is not a good fit

for the attorney or the County.

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The attached contractual terms and conditions, Exhibit A, must be agreed to by the successful

applicant and are hereby made a part of the contract entered into between the County and the

successful applicant, unless specifically modified in writing.

V. Limitations

In addition to all other rights granted to it under Kansas law, Leavenworth County reserves the

right to waive formalities in the proposal process, to accept or reject any or all proposals received

if it is in the best interest of Leavenworth County, to negotiate with qualified applicants, or to

cancel, in part or in its entirety, the request for applications if it is in the best interest of the County

to do so. Leavenworth County also reserves the right to negotiate separately with any applicant

whatsoever, in any manner necessary to serve the best interests of the County. The request for

applications does not commit the County to pay any costs incurred in the preparation of a proposal.

XI. General Information

Please contact Misty Brown, County Counselor at mbrown@leavenworthcounty.gov or 913-684-

0404 for further information.

XII. Representation

By submitting an application, each attorney represents that the attorney has read and understands

the Request for Applications and is familiar with the locales, conditions and circumstances under

which the work is to be performed. The attorney further represents that the attorney does not

discriminate against any employee because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, handicap,

financial ability, age, or other non-job-related factors

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Mandatory General Contractual Provisions

EXHIBIT A

LEAVENWORTH COUNTY

GENERAL CONTRACTUAL PROVISIONS

1. Terms Herein Controlling Provisions: It is expressly agreed that the terms of each and

every provision in this attachment shall prevail and control over the terms of any other

conflicting provision in any other document relating to and a part of the agreement in

which this attachment is incorporated. Any terms that conflict or could be interpreted to

conflict with this attachment are nullified.

2. Governing Law and Venue. This Agreement is subject to, governed by, and construed

according to the laws of the State of Kansas. Jurisdiction and venue of any suit in

connection with the Agreement shall reside only in courts located in Leavenworth

County, Kansas

3. Compliance with Law. Contractor shall comply with all applicable local, state, and

federal laws and regulations in carrying out this Agreement, regardless of whether those

legal requirements are specifically referenced in this Agreement.

4. Modification of Agreement. This Agreement may be modified or amended only in

writing executed by both parties and will be subject to renegotiation in the event of

changes to applicable law, rules, or regulations affecting the subject matter of this

Agreement.

5. Assignment. Neither the Contractor nor the County shall, sell, transfer, assign, or

otherwise dispose of any rights or obligations created by this Agreement without the

written consent of the other party.

6. Cash Basis Law. This Agreement is subject to the Kansas Cash Basis Law, K.S.A. 10-

1101 et seq. and amendments thereto. Any automatic renewal of the terms of the

Agreement shall create no legal obligation on the part of the County. This Agreement

shall be construed and interpreted so as to ensure that the County shall at all times stay in

conformity with such laws and, as a condition of this Agreement, the County reserves the

right to unilaterally sever, modify, or terminate this Agreement at any time if, in the

opinion of its legal counsel, the Agreement is deemed to violate the terms of such law.

The County is obligated only to pay periodic payments or monthly installments under the

Agreement as may lawfully be made from (a) funds budgeted and appropriated for that

purpose during the County's current budget year or (b) funds made available from any

lawfully operated revenue producing source.

7. Payment of Taxes. The County shall not be responsible for, nor indemnify the Contractor

for any federal, state, or local taxes which may be imposed or levied upon the subject

matter of this Agreement.

8. Licenses and Permits. Contractor shall maintain all licenses, permits, certifications,

bonds, and insurance required by federal, state, or local authority for carrying out this

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Mandatory General Contractual Provisions

Agreement. Contractor shall notify the County immediately if any required license,

permit, bond, or insurance is cancelled, suspended, or is otherwise ineffective. Such

cancellation, suspension, or other ineffectiveness may form the basis for immediate

termination by the County in its discretion.

9. Independent Contractor Relation. The parties agree that the legal relationship between

them is of a contractual nature. Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed to create a

relationship of employer and employee or principal and agent or any other relationship

other than that of independent parties contracting with each other solely for the purpose

of carrying out the provisions of this Agreement. Nothing in this Agreement shall create

any right or remedies in any third party. The parties agree that no persons supplied by the

Contractor are employees of the County and that no right of the County's civil service,

retirement, or personnel rules accrue to such persons. The County shall not be

responsible for withholding of social security, workers compensation insurance,

unemployment compensation, bonuses, retirement benefits, other benefits, and any taxes

and premiums from any payments made by the County to the Contractor.

10. Anti-Discrimination Clause: Contractor agrees: (a) to comply with the Kansas Act

Against Discrimination (K.S.A. 44-1001 et seq.) and the Kansas Age Discrimination in

Employment Act (K.S.A. 44-1111 et seq.) and the applicable provisions of the Americans

With Disabilities Act (42 U.S.C. 12101 et seq.) (ADA), and Kansas Executive Order No.

19-02, and to not discriminate against any person because of race, color, gender, sexual

orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, military

or veteran status, disability status, marital or family status, genetic information, or

political affiliation that is unrelated to the person's ability to reasonably perform the

duties of a particular job or position; (b) to include in all solicitations or advertisements

for employees, the phrase "equal opportunity employer"; (c) to comply with the reporting

requirements set out at K.S.A. 44-1031 and K.S.A. 44-1116; (d) to include those

provisions in every subcontract or purchase order so that they are binding upon such

subcontractor or vendor; (e) that a failure to comply with the reporting requirements of

(c) above or if the contractor is found guilty of any violation of such acts by the Kansas

Human Rights Commission, such violation shall constitute a breach of contract and the

agreement may be cancelled, terminated or suspended, in whole or in part, by the

contracting state agency or the Kansas Department of Administration; (f) if it is

determined that the Contractor has violated applicable provisions of ADA, such violation

shall constitute a breach of contract and the agreement may be cancelled, terminated or

suspended, in whole or in part, by the University or the Kansas Department of

Administration.

Contractor agrees to comply with all applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws.

The provisions of this paragraph number 10 (with the exception of those provisions

relating to the ADA) are not applicable to a Contractor who employs fewer than four

employees during the term of such contract or whose contracts with the contracting State

agency cumulatively total $5,000 or less during the fiscal year of such agency.

11. Representative's Authority To Contract. By signing this contract, the representative of

Contractor thereby represents that such person is duly authorized by Contractor to

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